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Can You Grow Tomatillo in Oregon?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

Tomatillos grow vigorously in your zone — plant two and expect a massive harvest.

Plant zones

5a–10b

Oregon last frost

late January

Oregon first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Tomatillos in Oregon

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

Apr 15 – May 10

Dates are approximate, based on Oregon's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Tomatillo

Tomatillos are the tangy green tomato-like fruit essential to Mexican salsa verde and Indian-inspired green chutneys. They grow in a papery husk and are extremely productive once established. Always plant at least two for pollination.

Must grow at least two plants for fruit set — single plants rarely produce. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Support with stakes or cages. Harvest when husks split and fruit fills the husk. Prolific producer — expect more than you need.

Full tomatillo growing guide →

Gardening in Oregon

Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).